When I was working an office job in Portland, OR, I thought that remote jobs were either “work-from-home” scams, or else a secret society of the tech elite that only a chosen few were permitted to enter. The truth is neither. Remote jobs are just … jobs, like any other. There’s nothing shady or mystical about them; you just have to know where to look. In some cases, remote work can even be a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Whether you’re in search of a remote job, a hybrid job, or freelance work, here are 12 remote work job boards that aren’t scams.
That said, scammers can still post shady ads on legit job boards, so don’t assume everything on them is fully vetted by the board owners. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Do your research. Before applying for a job, look up the company’s website and social media profiles to make sure they’re legit.
- Don’t share too much info up front. If a job application asks for sensitive details like your passport number or bank account details, there may be something sketchy going on.
- Don’t pay for access. Some job boards charge a fee for access to job recommendations or other personalized services. Sometimes this can save you time and effort, but it isn’t usually worth the money.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at 12 legitimate job boards with remote work opportunities, including some specifically for LGBTQ+ jobseekers:
Diversify Tech
Diversify Tech is all about “connecting underrepresented folks in tech with career opportunities” through a newsletter, job board, and other useful resources. Run by Veni Kuche, this job board focuses on tech jobs at companies like NerdWallet and Libro.fm. Some ads even show you the number of women and LGBTQ+ people who work at the company so you can find out how diverse they actually are.
Jobseekers can browse the job board or join the talent directory by uploading their resume. Some of the jobs are location-specific, but if you’re looking for a remote job, simply turn on the toggle for “Remote OK” or “Remote only”.
Follow Diversify Tech on Bluesky for updates.
Workew
Workew calls itself the “world’s largest remote work community with 2M monthly visitors.” You’ll find remote jobs at mainstream companies like Discord, Medium, Instacart, and Yahoo. A helpful label shows you whether the job is “Fully Remote,” “Remote US,” “Remote LATAM,” or specific to another region.
Workew has listings for full-time, part-time, and freelance opportunities. You can also filter listings by category, such as Writing, Operations, Marketing, or Sales.
Idealist
Idealist is a job board for “social impact jobs,” including non-profit and volunteer positions. You can filter jobs by location, job type, experience level, and more, and choose from on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities. Idealist also shows you a salary range and how long ago each job was posted.
You’ll find jobs at organizations like NewFest — the largest queer film festival in the U.S. — Maine Equal Justice, and Climate Defiance. Idealist is proof that you don’t have to compromise your morals to find remote opportunities.
Built In
Built In is another job board featuring jobs from major companies — everything John Deere to Grubhub. You can look for hybrid, fully-remote, and on-site job opportunities, or create an account to get job alerts for saved searches.
Many employers have a company profile on the site, so you can learn more about what it’s like to work for them and confirm that they’re legit.
Built In also has some other useful features, such as a tech salary tracker so you can compare the average salary for each job type.
We Work Remotely
We Work Remotely claims to be the “largest job board for remote jobs,” with over 34,000 jobs posted. You’ll find jobs in Programming, Design, Customer Support, and more, including full-time, contract, and remote work opportunities.
We Work Remotely also has some tools to help you automate your job search with “JobCopilot,” but we haven’t tried this out.
Remote Queer
Remote Queer is our own job board that compiles job listings for employers with a DEI or non-discrimination policy — especially important in today’s job market. You’ll find jobs for companies like Udacity, Ookla, Bumble, and WeedMaps.
You can search listings by type, location, and salary range, and turn the toggle for fully-remote jobs on and off. See any companies that don’t belong? Simply report them and we’ll remove them from our database.
Queer Outdoors
Queer Outdoors is a job board for outdoor and environmental positions, primarily based in the U.S. and Canada. Unlike other job boards that focus on tech roles, this job board is all about seasonal jobs, field work, and other non-profit positions — and all of the organizations are LGBTQ-friendly.
You’ll find jobs at Cascadia Wildlands, Bat Conservation International, and other impactful organizations. Search for full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities in outdoor recreation, government, climate policy, and more. You can also add your profile to the site to get seen by employers.
All Things Freelance Writing
All Things Freelance Writing is a job board and newsletter compiling freelance writing gigs for clients ranging from Business Insider to U.S. News and World Report. Each week, you’ll get a roundup of several dozen content writing gigs, editing gigs, and publications accepting pitches from freelance writers.
Although it helps if you have some experience working with magazines or editors, that isn’t a requirement, and there are some entry-level gigs here too. The team at ATFW does a great job gathering listings from around the Internet, including on sites like LinkedIn, so you don’t have to go looking for them yourself!
Be a Travel Writer
Be a Travel Writer is similar to All Things Freelance Writing, but with a focus on travel content. It features opportunities at magazines like Eater, Outside, and Travel + Leisure, as well as full-time job openings at major newspapers.
It costs $4 per month to access the job board online, but the weekly newsletter is free and includes call for pitches on topics like “first-person essays … from within the hospitality industry” or “contributors who can capture the expat lifestyle.”
There are also educational resources on their website, such as ebooks on how to pitch editors, but we haven’t vetted them ourselves yet.
Working in Content
Working in Content is a website focused on the user experience (UX) design and content design industries. Job listings include a UX Copywriter at DEPT Apparel and a Content Writer & Strategist at Compose.ly. Filter job listings by category, location, and commitment (such as contract, temporary, or full-time.)
WIC isn’t just a job board, though: there’s also a free Slack channel you can join to network with other UX professionals, and a virtual content design conference held every year called Growing in Content. They always have great talks on topics like accessible design, trauma-informed design, and best username practices.
Work With Indies
Work With Indies is a job board designed to help “indie game developers find their people.” Its goal is to connect indie game creators with jobseekers, away from the “crowded and expensive” mainstream job sites. You’ll find game developers like Finji hiring an Interactive Writer or Magic Notion hiring a 2D Artist.
Each listing specifies whether you can work remotely, and some even include a timezone range so you can see whether your work hours will overlap.
In addition to the job board, Work With Indies has a blog and newsletter, as well as a Discord server where you’ll find “resume and portfolio reviews, community events, pet pics, and new friends!”
Freelance Opportunities!
Freelance Opportunities!, run by Kaitlyn Arford, is one of the most comprehensive roundups of freelance jobs out there. Each newsletter contains a treasure trove of opportunities sourced from places like LinkedIn, broken down into categories for journalists, copywriters, editors, graphic designers, and more.
Many listings include mention of flat or hourly rates, so you can quickly tell which ones might be worth your while.
The weekly newsletter is sent out every Friday is and free for subscribers, but you can upgrade to get access to a private LinkedIn community, a database of places to find freelance work, and other benefits for $5-7 per month.
Free subscriptions are available for laid-off journalists, and Kaitlyn is currently prioritizing free subscriptions for trans people.
Know of any other remote job sites that should be on this list or have feedback on any of these job boards? Just leave a comment below or send us an email!
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